Hawley will seek another term in State Assembly

Local assemblyman seeks to split NYS into three autonomous regions

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is announcing his re-election bid for State Assembly in the 139th District, which includes Orleans, Genesee and part of western Monroe County.

First elected in 2006, Hawley has an extensive record of delivering results for Western New York. As part of his platform, Hawley is reaffirming his long-standing support for granting Western New York greater autonomy from Albany’s downstate-driven agenda.

He has backed legislation to divide New York into three autonomous regions known as the New Amsterdam Region, the New York Region and the Montauk Region. Each region would have its own governor and legislature to better address local needs.

Hawley has also supported legislation to allow voters to weigh in directly through a statewide referendum asking, “Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?” Hawley is grateful for the continued support of Western New Yorkers and looks forward to continuing the fight for common-sense policies in Albany this November.

“At a time when the cost of living is at an all-time high and public safety is at an all-time low, Albany is in desperate need of common-sense voices,” said Hawley. “For too long, Western New York has been ignored by a downstate-driven agenda that does not reflect our values or priorities. That is why I have supported legislation to give our region real autonomy and allow voters to decide our future for themselves. With socialism gaining ground in this state and radical policies coming out of New York City, we need to act now to protect our freedoms and ensure Western New York has a real voice in its own governance.”